Loving dog who 'just wants cuddles' has been waiting 5 years for a home

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Momo, a Croatian shepherd mix rescue dog, has spent almost his entire life in a shelter looking for a forever home, having arrived as a tiny puppy.

In the UK, around 27% to 33% of dog owners get their pets from rescue centres.

But with animal charities facing a major rehoming crisis, organisations such as the RSPCA are struggling to care for thousands of abandoned dogs.

Adopting a dog involves meeting certain requirements and paying a standard adoption fee rather than a purchase price.

While welcoming a rescue pet into the family requires commitment, it can also be incredibly rewarding, particularly when you're giving an unwanted animal a second chance.

That's exactly what Momo is hoping for after spending almost five years waiting for someone to give him a home.

But despite his loving nature, nobody has yet come forward to offer the Croatian shepherd mix the fresh start he deserves.

The Croatian shepherd mix was just a tiny puppy when he arrived at a rescue shelter, meaning he has spent almost his entire life behind kennel doors.

Now five years old, he is still desperately hoping someone will finally choose him.

Born in Bosnia, the lovable pooch has recently been relocated to Brentwood, Essex, in the hope that his fortunes will finally turn around in the UK.

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